2010 Chevrolet Spark 1.0L Petrol · BN10 LWS

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to emerging corrosion issues. The most recent test in March 2026 at 38,409 miles flagged minor corrosion and grease on both the offside and nearside rear brake pipes. While the vehicle passed the test, the presence of oxidation on fluid lines indicates the beginning of age-related degradation following a period of perfectly clean results in the previous three years. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,400 miles per year. There is a significant period of inactivity noted between March 2022 and March 2023 where the car covered only 110 miles in a full year. Since then, usage has increased, with over 11,000 miles recorded between 2023 and early 2026. This pattern of low-frequency use suggests the car sits for long periods, which often leads to the drying of rubber components and the seizing of mechanical parts despite lack of mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the corrosion noted in the 2026 test has not progressed toward structural thinning or pipe failure. The inspector should also check for binding calipers and seized sliders, which are common in low-mileage vehicles that remain stationary. Given the previously flagged sidewall damage in 2022, the condition of all tyres needs evaluating for age-related cracking or flat spotting, as rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth.